Last Day to Register: Become a Certified Inspector with NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification™

This 2-day virtual course trains insulation inspectors to evaluate installation work and ensure compliance with mechanical insulation specifications. Demand for Certified Thermal Insulation Inspectors is growing, especially for data centers and LNG projects, making it valuable to have at least one on your team.

Prior to taking this course, class participants will need to complete NIA’s Understanding Mechanical Insulation course, which is available in an on-demand format.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 22

Course Dates: May 13–14

New Courses for NIA's Education Center

Take the next step in professional development and subscribe for access to the new educational offerings from the Education Center:

▶ Scaffold Safety Essentials: This course provides a comprehensive overview of common and specialized scaffold hazards. Participants will learn how to identify unsafe conditions and implement the protective measures necessary for a safe worksite.

▶ The Contractor Employment Law: Top Mistakes and Solutions: Learn practical strategies to minimize liability, including proper independent contract classification, effective severance agreement, and robust documentation practices. Discover how to protect your company from employee claims and navigate wage and hour regulations, including travel pay.

▶ Writing Emails People Want to Read: Email remains the largest professional messaging platform, which is why composing email messages is a vital skill to master. In this course, expert Sam Bennett teaches how to write impactful emails that leave a positive impression and drive results.

Available for All NIA Members: Value of Distribution

This course helps individuals better understand the strategic role distributors play in the insulation supply chain and how leveraging distributor partnerships can improve efficiency, reliability, and project outcomes.

Want to learn more about NIA’s Education Center or want to subscribe? Please contact NIA at training@insulation.org.

Product Focus: The NIA Insulation Sampler

The NIA Insulation Sampler provides samples of generic mechanical insulation product types and accessories. These small, portable sample boxes are designed for ease of use, with an illustrative product schematic guide that denotes the product type. Each sample has its own compartment space to remain organized and undamaged within the sample box.

In developing this kit, NIA aimed to represent many major mechanical insulation types. The kit is an excellent tool for your internal training and resource library, as well as external sales discussions and presentations.

Submit Your Articles for the 2026 Insulation Outlook Magazines

Do you have technical knowledge or industry insights to share? The Insulation Outlook editorial calendar is available for member companies to explore and submit articles that educate engineers and industry professionals on timely, relevant topics.

In an upcoming issue, we're looking for experts to share their insights on Commercial Insulation Systems. If you have insights to share, please reach out to us at editor@insulation.org to submit and for more information.

Visit the 2026 Editorial Calendar to explore topics and dates.

Safety Update: National Emphasis Program on Heat-Related Hazards

OSHA has recently updated its National Emphasis Program on heat-related hazards related to outdoor and indoor related hazards. The program focuses inspections and outreach on industries and workplaces where heat stress risks are most likely, and it will remain in effect for 5 years.

Heat illness remains a serious and preventable risk for both indoor and outdoor workers, leading to injuries and fatalities each year. Employers should review heat safety practices, which include providing water, rest, and shade, training workers to recognize symptoms, and adjusting schedules to limit exposure during high-heat conditions.

Quick Links to Access Your NIA Member Benefits

• Start building your skills–visit NIA's Education Center.
• Visit the NIA Member Portal for the NIA News archives, update your contact info, and more.
• Learn more about 2026 training courses.
• Access NIA's Online Store 24-7.
• Submit an Insulation Outlook article to editor@insulation.org. It is your forum to speak to engineers.
• Show your customers how insulation can immediately save energy and lower carbon emissions. Find the evidence on the Carbon Reduction web page.
• Have a project problem you're trying to solve? See if we have an article on it. Search and read the Insulation Outlook archives.

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